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| 1/18/13 |
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Ag Tour |
Benjamin Logan FFA members went on an “ag tour” this week of two area farms, Henry Dairy Farm and Marmon Valley Farm.At Henry Dairy Farm, Jerrod Henry and Rick Crumm talked about how much time, effort, and hard work it takes to run a dairy farm. Members got to see the milking parlor, equipment room, cow barn and calf barn.At Marmon Valley Farm, Matt Wiley and his son Josh shared the history of their farm and explained how it is not only a productive farm, but also is shared with the public for various activities.Following the tour, FFA parents cooked a sausage meal for students. |
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| 3/01/13 |
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FFA Competes |
On February 23, 2013 the Benjamin Logan Agricultural and Industrial Diagnotics team competed at districts. The team placed third at competition. AIDS, formally known as Tractor trouble shooting is a method that teaches students to recognize any malfunctions of gasoline and diesel engines and eliminate any problems. Members that participated were: David Watson and Chance Coil.
On February 16, 2013 the Benjamin Logan Agricultural Communications team competed at state. The team placed eighth out of eighteen teams. “The Agricultural Communications CDE prepares students for careers in journalism, radio and TV broadcast, web design, marketing and more,” information can be found from https://www.ffa.org/Programs/Awards/CDE/AgCommunications/Pages/default.aspx. Members that participated were: Grace Barger, Dalanie Barns, and Haley Gibson.
On February 11, 2013 the Benjamin Logan As sales team competed at Kenton in the District Competition. The team placed third out of six teams. Members had to complete a sales presentation, a written test and a sales practicum. Members that participated were: Katelyne Ackley, Dalanie Barns, Tyler Myers, and Ashley Wilson. |
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| 3/01/13 |
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FFA Week |
INDIANAPOLIS – The Benjamin Logan FFA Chapter in Bellefontaine, OH in celebrated National FFA Week February 16‐23, 2013. This year’s theme is Grow, and it celebrates more than 80 years of FFA traditions while eagerly anticipating the organization’s future. More than 550,000members nationwide will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels. These members come from rural, suburban and urban environments and are interested in the diversity of careers within agriculture.
FFA members are the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural education and hands‐on learning, they are preparing for the more than 300 career opportunities in the food, fiber and natural resources industry.
National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation and annually encompasses February 22, George Washington’s birthday.
The week of February 20 the Benjamin Logan FFA celebrated National FFA week. FFA members participated in planned dress up days such as: green (Camo), Red vs. Green, Overalls (Carhartt), and Western Day. FFA officers and FFA members helped make and serve breakfast to the staff of the high school to thank them for their continuous support of the FFA. At the end of the week officer had planned a Leadership Night for the end of the week. Due to the weather the leadership night will be rescheduled before the monthly meeting.
Article was written by Katelyne Ackley including the press release from www.ffa.org. |
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| 3/01/13 |
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Chapter Degrees |
On February 11, 2013 the Benjamin Logan FFA awarded twenty-seven Chapter FFA Degrees at the February FFA meeting. Following the meeting there was cake, made by chapter vice-president Jessica Skidmore. The degree requirements are as follows:
•Received the Greenhand FFA Degree
•Satisfactorily completed 180 hours (or the equivalent) of systematic school instruction in agricultural education at or above the ninth grade level.
•Have an approved SAE in operation.
•Enrolled in an agriculture course
•Participated in the planning and implementation of at least three official FFA chapter activities.
•Earned and productively invested at least $150, or have worked at least 45 hours outside of scheduled class time, or a combination of the two, through their SAE.
•Have developed plans for continued growth and improvement of their SAE.
•Effectively lead a group discussion for 15 minutes.
•Demonstrated five parliamentary law procedures.
•Show progress toward achievement in FFA award programs.
•Have a satisfactory academic record.
•Submitted a written application for the Chapter FFA Degree
•Complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service activities
For more information on how to receive your Chapter Degree visit: https://www.ffa.org/programs/degrees/Pages/ChapterDegree.aspx#. |
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| 3/23/13 |
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Extreme Couponing |
Students enrolled in the Food Science class at Benjamin Logan High School recently completed a two month long extreme couponing project. Throughout the project, students worked to secure the most items as well as save money. Students were given a spending cap of $15. Students utilized newspaper ads, on-line coupons, and price matching retailers. Collectively, the class of ten students purchased 220 items for $84.99. Alic Bickham led the class with the total savings of $36.12 and Gwen Reaver lead the class with the most items – 75. The total saving was $72.77. |
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| 4/10/13 |
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CDE'S |
On April 6, 2013 the Benjamin Logan FFA competed at state in several career development events. Teams that competed were Equine, General Livestock, Nature Interpretations, and Wildlife. The equine team is currently in eighth place and will compete on May 1, 2013 for overall placing. Hayley Powers placed twenty-third. Other members that contributed to the team where: Lane Bowman, Jessie Griffin, Sasha Neer, Taylor Miller, Tabitha Schmucker, Dakota Derr , Cassondra Coil, and Kelsey Savage.
The general livestock team placed fifty-fifth overall and the highest individual was David Watson who placed eighty-fifth. Other members that contributed to the team where: Tyler Myers, Preston Miller, Troy Selhorst, and Starrla Austin. The wildlife team had Cayleb Harpest placing forty- second. The poultry judging team placed forty-first overall and the highest individual was Jessica Skidmore who placed eighty-forth. Ashley Wilson also contributed to the team. |
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| 4/10/13 |
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Honorary Degrees |
On April 8, 2013 the Benjamin Logan FFA inducted four Honorary Degree members. These members were Dan and Tracey Ackley, (Benjamin Logan FFA parents), Miss Lori Lytle, (supporter of the Benjamin Logan FFA), and the Bellefontaine Examiner. These were four very deserving recipients who have contributed greatly to the accomplishments of our FFA Chapter over the past several years. An Honorary Degree may be awarded to people such as: farmers, school superintendents, principals, members of boards or education, chapter advisors, teachers, staff members in agricultural education and the FFA. Each candidate has to have rendered outstanding service and may be elected to honorary membership by a majority vote of the members present at any regular meeting or convention. |
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| 4/10/13 |
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Can vs. HuMan |
The Benjamin Logan FFA worked in conjunction with the Benjamin Logan FCCLA and local farmers to encourage healthy eating by sampling locally grown farm fresh foods. They analyzed healthy and homemade food versus packaged or processed food. The Benjamin Logan FFA created nutrition labels, conducted a survey for taste testing, and recorded the findings. The findings will be read on the morning announcements and posted on the television. The television will also be used to display nutrition facts of the current day’s cafeteria offerings as well as promote local producers. FCCLA students in the Healthy Foods classes prepared the foods for the tasting samples.
Benjamin Logan held lunch room taste testings’ with nutrition facts, ingredients, and cost placed on each sample to inform the students on their choices. Each student that wanted to participate brought in canned food items to donate to the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry – through the FFA / TSC partnership Harvest for America.
There were 58 students and staff members that participated in the small grains taste-testing. During the activity there were 50 canned food items that were donated to St. Vincent De Paul. All the students and staff that participated became more aware of local food options and healthier recipes. |
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| 4/13/13 |
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FFA Blood Drive |
On April 9, 2013 the Benjamin Logan FFA held their annual blood drive. The blood drive was coordinated by the Health and Recreation Committee. There were numerous students and staff that signed up to give blood. There were more than 50units collected. The blood collections went to the American Red Cross. “The blood will be delivered to a Red Cross blood component laboratory where it is processed into several components (e.g., red blood cells, plasma, platelets and/or cryoprecipitate). A single blood donation may help up to three different people.” http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/donation-faqs |
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| 4/16/13 |
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Dairy Judging |
On April 13, 2013 the Benjamin Logan FFA dairy judging team competed at ATI in Wooster and placed thirty-first overall and the highest individual was Kyle Ackley who placed one hundred and sixteenth. Other members that contributed to the team where: Chance Coil, Katelyne Ackley, and Hayden Ackley. |
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| 4/19/13 |
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“Wild about FFA” |
On April 16, 2013 the Benjamin Logan FFA competed in the Animal Behavior, Welfare and Husbandry Career Development Event at the Expo Center (State Fair Grounds), in Columbus. The team observed different species of animals and answered questions over their behaviors. The team placed thirteenth in the state. Members that participated were: Katelyne Ackley, Grace Barger, Taylor McNamara, and Ashley Wilson. Following the competition, the team visited the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to view contest animals. |
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| 4/23/13 |
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Skills Classic |
On April 9, Benjamin Logan FFA members participated in the Southwestern Skills Classic at MVCTC (near Dayton). Students had the opportunity to compete in one or two of the following CDE areas:
a. Assembly procedures
b. Flower and vegetable identification
c. Hand lawn mowing
d. Job application and interview
e. Painting and ladder safety
f. Personal finance
g. Commercial/walk behind mower operation
h. Small engine parts identification
i. Tractor operation
j. Tree transplanting
k. Animal Care
l. Meats Identification
m. Natural resources Identification
n. Aquarium Management
The team of students earned a second place state banner. Team members include Jerod Lowe, Lane Bowman (competed in Paint and Ladder Safety), Gwen Reaver, Dalton Griffin (competed in personal finance), Chance Coil, Kenny Styne (competed in small engines), Hunter Cowell, Lane Bowman (tree transplanting), Bobby Brown, Starrla Austin (competed in Aquarium Management), Zane Collins, Joe Worrell (competed in Walk behind Mower), Hunter Colwell, Jessie Carmen (competed in Natural Resources), Jessie Carmen, Hayden Ackley (competed in Animal Care), Cole Craig (competed in Assembly Procedures) Kelsey Savage, Cassandra Coil (competed in Flower and Vegetable Identification), Cole Craig, Jerod Lowe (competed in Hand Lawn Mowing), Josh Lowe, Alex Bickham (competed in Job Application and Interview), Tara Deardurff, Garhett Maag (competed in Meats Identification). |
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| 5/10/13 |
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Equine Judging |
On May 1, 2013 The Benjamin Logan FFA Equine team competed at state. The team placed ninth with Hayley Powers leading the team with her individual placing of fourteenth. Other members that contributed to the team where: Taylor Miller, Tabitha Schmucker, and Cassondra Coil. The team has been working hard with coach, Mrs. Harpest; studying different material and practicing for upcoming competitions. |
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| 5/10/13 |
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State Convention |
On May 2nd and 3rd, 2013 Benjamin Logan FFA had eleven members receive their state degree, at this year’s State FFA Convention. To meet the requirements of the state degree, the member must be a junior, senior, or a high school graduate, must have an approved supervised agriculture experience program, must have at least one-year instruction in agriculture education, and be a dues paid member. Members must be familiar with the state and national FFA constitutions and they must have assisted in the development of the program of activities for their chapter. They also must have completed at least 30 hours of home or community development projects, at least three activities that promote Agriculture Education and/or FFA, and in at least two different state sanctioned Career Development Events. Members must demonstrate ten abilities of Parliamentary Procedure and must have presented a six minute speech on an agricultural topic. (http://www.ohioffa.org/cms/images/stories/educators/docs/StateFFADegreeMinimumStandards.pdf). These are just some the requirements needed to acquire your state degree. This year State Degree recipients are: Dalanie Barns, Hunter Colwell, Alec Felty, Preston Miller, Tabitha Schmucker, Troy Selhorst, Jessica Skidmore, Josh Vinson, David Watson, and Ashley Wilson.
Three Benjamin Logan FFA officers were recognized for their gold rating officer books. Each officer had to meet all requirements that were required by the state. Ashley Wilson had a gold rated Secretary book, Troy Selhorst had a gold rated Treasurer book, and Katelyne Ackley had a gold rated Reporter book. The officers were recognized at State FFA Convention May3rd. Additionally, Benjamin Logan FFA members were recognized for their donations to Children’s Hospital and Church World Services. |
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